NEWS

NAIROBI — A number of countries in the Horn of Africa will experience wetter than usual conditions between May and July, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said Friday. The wetter conditions are expected over most parts of the …

DOLOW — In response to the impending threat of spring rains and potential floods, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has proactively dispatched aid to the Dolow district in the Gedo region, Jubbaland state. The assistance package, comprising tents, utensils, blankets, and other essential materials, has been distributed to hundreds …

JOWHAR — Shabelle River has flooded multiple areas near Jowhar town in the Middle Shabelle region over the past few hours, according to the local officials. Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Hirshabelle, Mohamed Bashir Qasim Daqare, stated that the floods have affected several areas, including Baarey, Marerey, Kukaay, Mandere, Hawadley, …

MOGADISHU — The international donor-backed Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), designed to address the country’s most urgent needs, has allocated 3 million U.S. dollars to help address the anticipated flooding, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the funds will reduce …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued early flood warnings expected to affect the country in the final week of April. In a statement released on Monday, SoDMA highlighted that the floods are likely to impact districts such as Jowhar, Beledweyn, Buulaburde, Luuq, Dolow, and other major towns where rivers …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi witnessed and facilitated the handover ceremony of the State Minister of the Ministry of Environment. Minister Khadija expressed gratitude to the outgoing Minister and welcomed the new one to his new role. …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi met with the Chamber Commerce and Industry and Plastic bag manufacturers in Mogadishu today. The discussions focused on implementing of single-use plastic bags and exploring eco-friendly alternatives. “Today, we had a …

LAS ANOD — The Ministry of Planning, Development, and International Cooperation of the SSC-Khatumo administration has issued a directive calling on unregistered NGOs providing humanitarian aid in the region to register by April 30th, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry warned that non-registrant entities will be penalized …

MOGADISHU — The upcoming heavier than normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday. OCHA said the April-to-June Gu rains have started in most regions of the …

MOGADISHU — The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobobe), met with officials from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) to discuss preparations for the upcoming spring rainy season. In attendance were Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, …